Historic African Vessels
Explore Africa’s maritime past and present through the vessels that shaped it. From lake ferries and royal barges to warships and working cargo ships. Each one tells a story of movement, memory, and resilience across the continent’s waters.
MV Umoja
MV Umoja is a ferry owned and operated by Kenya on Lake Victoria. Commissioned in 1965, it serves as a vital transport link for passengers and cargo b
SS Nyanza (1907)
SS Nyanza is a 1907 steamship on Lake Victoria in East Africa, originally built for the Uganda Railway. Assembled from a knock-down kit in Kisumu (Bri